The ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Update v1.16 (and its subsequent hotfix v1.16.1) is a technical maintenance patch released by Bandai Namco primarily to stabilize the DLC and address critical exploits. While small in scope compared to major content drops, it significantly impacts high-level play by removing powerful glitches and improving performance. Core Fixes & Gameplay Adjustments
The ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Update v1.16 (and the subsequent v1.16.1) primarily focuses on technical stability, bug fixes, and closing high-profile gameplay exploits. The "RUNE" designation typically refers to a specific scene release of these game files. Patch v1.16 Key Changes
Update v1.16, ranging from professional patch highlights to more community-focused "Tarnished-style" updates. ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Update v1 16-RUNE
For a comprehensive list of changes, check out the official patch notes on the ELDEN RING website. Here's a sneak peek:
Integration with Existing Systems
Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements
PC Graphics Issues: The update addresses a bug where Ray Tracing might be unintentionally enabled on some PC versions, causing performance drops. Players should check their "System" > "Graphics" menu to ensure it is set correctly. The ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Update v1
The most controversial aspect of Shadow of the Erdtree was the Scadutree Blessing curve. Prior to v1.16, players felt the first half of the DLC was unnecessarily punishing, while the final third became trivial.